It is with great shock and sadness that I report that Imagine Yoga & Wellness Center has been asked to vacate the premises of the community building at Christian Community Presbyterian Church.
The session for the church has decided that it has become too complicated to navigate the twists and turns of our occupancy. They would need to hire a tax accountant that will work with the Attorney General's recommendation that the 2 rooms we are occupying be taxed accordingly, as we are a for profit, not a non profit. Although Imagine is willing to cover the costs of the taxes and said accountant, the session still voted to ask us to leave, which we will do as soon as possible. Although we are not privy to the private meetings of the session, we understand that there has been great controversy over people's opinions about whether a for profit should be allowed to operate out of a non profit building. Although Ann & I donate many hours of our time and resources to CCPC, we were advised by our accountant & lawyer to form an LLC and not become a non profit even though we fit many of the requirements. We decided to strike a balance between fee paid and free offerings to permit us to continue to use our gifts wisely in the future.
The church is allowing us a grace period to figure out what we will do with all the many friends and students who look forward to our classes and services. Ann & I have agreed that we will not let you down; we will do everything in our power to find a space to hold classes and appointments, shares and workshops. We are willing to rent by the hour or by the month, if possible. If anyone knows of shared office space, or reasonable hourly rent at a school or church, we would be very appreciative for any help or information you can give. We will definitely hold all scheduled classes until we get re-settled elsewhere.
We are committed to retaining our mission of providing low cost, welcoming spiritual wellness to all, regardless of religious affiliation, and are deeply saddened by CCPC's decision. We are very grateful for those of you that supported our mission and did so much to try to bring different forms of worship to our church.
Namaste', Linda
3 comments:
that's really unfortunate. I'll keep my ears open for any opportunities re space.
have you considered the Bowie City Gym? they have classroom-type space in their building.
Mrs. Miller,
I am soooo sorry to hear this. I know I have yet to come do ANYTHING with you all but I have been busy with pregnancy and now this new baby.
Not sure what you are and aren't allowed to do but.... Matt and I have that huge extension on the back of our house that serves now as a large living room but most of the time sits empty cause I don't have free time to go back there and watch tv. Not sure if you would be able to but you are more than welcome to use that space. It really is huge and is obviously heated and has a/c. Anything we can do to help let us know. What's ours is yours :) We also have the Florida room attached which would be nice on pretty weather days.... Just let me know if it's something you could use and it's yours. We can just move the couches out.
Linda and Ann,
I am so bummed to read this news. I can't imagine what this is like for you. I am holding space that the right place will present itself...and soon.
Hang in there!
Lexi
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